Chapter 20
Ashira's POV
I can't remember how Aurea pushed me to go on shopping but I end up walking on path walks with shops everywhere. We're now at the Center of the pack. We're surrounded by variety of shops, markets and other services.
"What would you like to buy, Luna?" She whispered my title that confused me.
"Why are you whispering?" I asked, also in a whisper.
"I don't know if anyone knew you yet. I don't want to interrupt your introduction ceremony."
Well, if Aiden ever planned to introduce me. Or even accept me at that.
"Don't worry. Everybody from the party knows that I'm your Alpha's mate." I said, remembering the night before.
"Alpha Aiden sent everyone from the party a message last night. No one can spread the news that he found you, Luna."
Okay? But why does it feel weird for me? I didn't like the thought that he's keeping me hidden.
I started shopping for some clothes from different shops. I already bought a dozen of underwear, some comfy shirt and shorts, some pants and dress.
I hesitated on buying a dress but Aurea urged me to get it. Saying I might need it on some occasions.
"You should get this as well, Luna." I turned to Aurea who spoke behind me.
My eyes widened with what she's holding! A red tiny piece of lacy cloth! A sexy lingerie!
"Aurea!" I put her hands down, preventing the other customer to see what she's holding. "I'm not getting that!" I said in a low high-pitched voice.
I swear that every blood in my body moved to my cheeks! I'm blushing with the thought of what that piece of cloth means!
"What? Why? You'll need this at your first night, Luna."
Aurea seemed so innocent and naive. I can't blame her, she's expecting us to complete the mating process sooner than later.
But damn! I can't believe the ideas that build inside my head when she showed me the lingerie!
"No. Put it back." I sighed and snatched the item from her hand, tossing it somewhere but away from us.
I'm satisfied with what I bought so I headed out of the shop. I came across a pretty man who's smoking outside.
Suddenly, I felt something inside me that flared up. My vision instantly hazed making my eyes and mind blurry.
I had the urge to throw myself towards the guy. Its weird but I wanted to kiss a stranger and even more than that.
'Aw, heat is coming...' My wolf sang and I can't understand her at first.
"Aurea!" I called lowly, not having enough voice to shout her name. I'm beginning to stumble on my feet. My knees are turning jelly that I had to lay my back on the wall for support.
Lust. Arousal.
Sex.
My mind are filled with those and I don't know how or what to do.
I did not realize that I've been looking at the guy for some time. I might have gave the wrong impression because he started walking closer to me.
"I can smell your lust, wolf." The guy said. His hand touched the side of my face and I can't stop him. "Why'd your mate left you unclaimed?"
That's the same question I have but I'm not focusing on it.
"Lu-Ashira!"
Aurea as if on cue, showed up and pulled me away within the stranger's reach.
"Get back." She snarled at him who put his hands up as defeat.
"I just thought your friend needed some help." The stranger wolf said as he shrugged and walked away from us.
Aurea looked at me with worried eyes before sniffing in the air.
"You're in heat." She stated. I'm shaking, I can feel the in-between my thighs pulsing, getting wet even. "We should go home now." She said and dragged me towards the car where we ride in.
Once inside the car, my urge started to cease. Letting me think clear and the blur slowly fading.
"I did not know you'll have the heat this fast." Aurea said, her pleading eyes says sorry.
"I-It's okay. But what does this mean?"
"When you meet your mate, there's a reason for them to claim you instantly. This is the reason. Once they won't, you'll experience the heat which is this. The purpose of the claim is to stop situations like this."
I gulped, starting to feel a little relax but my breathe is still heaving.
"What do you mean by having the heat fast?" I asked. Trying to learn from whatever this is and also distracting myself.
"Regular wolves can undergo heat two days after they laid their eyes on their mate. Yours, on the other hand, started only fourteen hours after meeting Alpha Aiden."
I wonder why but somehow I have a theory about it. I'm a stealer. Does that mean my abnormality leads me to be more horny than a regular wolf?
I sighed at the thought.
"This is the first time I've seen it act that fast." Aurea said. Then she gasped and widened her eyes, an idea gotten into her. "Oh! Its because Aiden was an Alpha! I forgot that they're much more attractive than anyone and can magnetize the heat faster than a regular wolf. That is why you've heated that fast."
I didn't know that. Well, Im really unaware of stuffs about mate anyway.
So its not because I'm a stealer, huh?. That made me sigh in relief. Finally relaxing completely.
We reached home fast than when we left it. I went out of the car and inhaled the air. I'm glad that Aiden's house is so peaceful and nature-friendly. Everywhere are trees and greens, that makes the air so fresh.
"I'll put this in your room." Aurea said with all the shopping bags in her hands.
I nodded at her. "I'll stay here for a while." She smiled and bows lightly before heading inside the house.
Loud thuds from huge paws coming near my direction was heard a few minutes after Aurea was gone.
My heart beat faster when my nose caught the scent of Aiden.
He's coming in his wolf form.
The scent of him becomes stronger, making weird feelings arise within me again.